When I Was Little · Grandma's Braised Chicken (Shuanghuayuan Store)
Sichuan cuisine · ⭐ 4.4
No. 19 Jinhua North Road, Annex 15
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Chengdu, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 19 Jinhua North Road, Annex 15. It is a Sichuan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Spam, Nanchuan Bamboo Shoots, Dried Mushroom.
If you cannot eat spicy food, use Dragon Mate to say “no spicy” before ordering, and tell the staff clearly.
If you do not eat pork, make sure to use Dragon Mate voice to clearly tell the staff “no pork” before ordering.
Restaurant guide
- City: Chengdu
- Category: Sichuan cuisine
- Rating: 4.4
- Address: No. 19 Jinhua North Road, Annex 15
- Popular dishes: Spam, Nanchuan Bamboo Shoots, Dried Mushroom, Honghu Lotus Root Slices, Stewed Chicken with Spices
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Dishes
SpamSpam is a canned food product made primarily from pork, processed through grinding, seasoning, and steaming. It has a fine texture and delicious taste, commonly used as an ingredient in hot pot, barbecue dishes, or eaten directly sliced.
Nanchuan Bamboo ShootsA dish made from the specialty bamboo shoots of Nanchuan, Sichuan, stir-fried with pork and chili for a fresh, savory flavor.
Dried MushroomDried mushroom is a preserved form of fresh mushrooms, known for its rich aroma and umami flavor. Commonly used in soups, stir-fries, and braised dishes to enhance depth of taste.
Honghu Lotus Root SlicesA dish made from fresh lotus root harvested from Honghu Lake, sliced and stir-fried or served cold with garlic and chili for a crisp, refreshing taste.
Stewed Chicken with SpicesStewed chicken with spicy flavor, known as 'Burnt Chicken', is a dish primarily made with chicken, typically using male chicken cut into pieces and braised together with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, ginger, garlic, and other seasonings to make the meat flavorful and tender. Commonly added ingredients include doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste), cooking wine, and soy sauce, which are slowly simmered over low heat to allow the flavors to blend harmoniously.
Pearl TaroA Sichuan-style dish made with small taro pearls stir-fried with minced pork and seasonings, offering a savory and tender flavor.
Fried Rice with EggsFried rice with eggs is a home-style dish primarily made from rice, eggs, and green onions. The method involves breaking up leftover rice, mixing eggs with a pinch of salt, heating a wok with oil, pouring in the egg mixture to cook until set, then adding the rice and stir-frying. Finally, sprinkle with chopped green onions and适量 salt, and stir-fry evenly.
Tofu SkinTofu skin is a thin sheet-like food made from soybeans. It is typically produced by heating soy milk until a film forms on the surface, which is then removed and dried either by air or sun. It can be prepared by stir-frying, braising, or used as an outer layer to wrap fillings such as minced meat or vegetables. The texture is chewy and elastic.
ChickenChicken is the main ingredient, typically marinated and then prepared using methods such as pan-frying, stir-frying, boiling, grilling, or stewing. It can be cooked together with vegetables, seasonings, and accompaniments. Common dishes include Kung Pao Chicken, White-Cut Chicken, Curry Chicken, and Spicy Chicken.